Albania, Italian Protectorate. An Order Of Scanderbeg, Grand Officer Badge, By Cravanzola, c.1940 Auction a metal core with a

a metal core with a horizontal pinback

Footnote: Originally instituted as the Institution of Military Merit (Institution du Mérite militaire) in 1759

The set is accompanied by a matching and period original hanger

a retirement certificate (to Franz)

Albania, Italian Protectorate. An Order Of Scanderbeg, Grand Officer Badge, By Cravanzola, c.1940 Auction a metal core with a(Urdhri i Sknderbeut). Instituted 1925. Type I (1925 1940). In silver gilt with red, green, and blue enamels, double headed eagle, reverse bearing makers mark Gardino Succ. Cravanzola,, Roma, measuring at 53. 9 mm (w) x 72. 1mm (h inclusive of star suspension), original ribbon, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: This Order is associated with the Order of Scanderbeg that was conferred during the Kingdom of Albania and the People's Republic of